BY  ·FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This habit could significantly be adding to your risk of developing cancer.  

BY  ·AUGUST 16, 2017

Happy Independence Day

BY  · APRIL 22, 2017

You want to lose weight? Use this super weapon!   If ‘Eating when hungry’ tip is not working for you. 

BY  ·APRIL 6, 2017

Cast iron cookware is a great alternative to nonstick cookware.  It is an ideal

BY  · SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Dogwood tree is a common ornamental tree. As it matures, the bark flakes leaving camouflage pattern of tan and brown and green. During autumn, the leaves turn bronze before dropping. 

BY  ·AUGUST 1, 2016

This ancient spice once used as a digestive aid is found to have many health promoting qualities, even kids enjoy the aroma of cinnamon.

BY  · MAY 10, 2016

How to pick perfect olive oil   Grocery store shelves offer several options especially when it comes to olive oil.

BY  ·MAY 10, 2016

Manuka honey is a natural antiviral honey, is a great natural remedy to soothe your sore throat and to diminish cough.

BY  · DECEMBER 1, 2015

Seaweed   Sea plants — gifts from the sea!     Sea vegetables come in green, brown, red and blue-green algae.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

It is very important that even during festivals you eat healthy and stay healthy. Festivals are the time to gear up and not let loose the wonderful schedule you have been following. Health is..

BY  ·JULY 29, 2015

Refined vs Unrefined   Q : What is refined and what is unrefined salt, why do I use unrefined salt in all my recipes? Ans : All living things utilize salt as an...

BY  · JULY 6, 2015

Why buy organic soy? Unfortunately 90% of soy available in the market is genetically modified. Because of this reason I recommend only organic soy products. Processed vs. Whole Soy Even among organic soy, I would...

BY  · SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Diverticulosis is a condition that describes small pouches in the wall of the digestive tract. This occurs due to the weak spots in the wall of the digestive tract. If these pouches get...

BY  · JULY 6, 2015

Not many people can afford to succumb to common cold and rest in bed for a week in this busy life. 

BY  · JULY 6, 2015

Common Cold is a common illness due to its recurring nature and the number of people it afflicts. In this busy life, not that many people can afford to succumb to common cold and..

BY  ·JULY 3, 2015

This is one of my favorite snacks! A naturally healthy snack and a mouth freshener without any preservatives or added chemicals.  They are called Tegalu in Telugu language. These tender cylindrical shoots of palm...

BY  · JULY 3, 2015

‘Nature will castigate those who don’t masticate’ —- by Horace Fletcher(1849-1919), American Health food enthusiast. According to Fletcher, food must be chewed at least 100 times per minute before being swallowed. Benefits of Chewing:...

BY  · JULY 3, 2015

Dig deeper to know what is in it!!! Compost is Nature's fertilizer. Making compost is easy, and inexpensive. Making compost is the best way of turning your trash into treasure.  Compost helps with structure...

BY  · JULY 6, 2015

Common Cold is a common illness due to its recurring nature and the number of people it afflicts. In this busy life, not that many people can afford to succumb to common cold and..

BY  ·JULY 3, 2015

This aromatic plant is easy to propagate and belongs to the family of Oregano and Mint species Tulsi or Holy Basil is considered sacred in Hindu religion. It is found in many Indian homes,...

BY  · JULY 3, 2015

This is a tropical root vegetable. It is hairy, stripy, and potato-like vegetable. It is called Arbi in Hindi, Malanga in Spanish, Chemadumpa in telugu, Chembu in Malyalam. This vegetable is closely related to...

BY  · JULY 3, 2015

Do not keep your cell phone close to your body. Keep the phone 10 – 25mm (for BlackBerry 25mm, iPhone says 10mm) away from your body when talking to ensure Radio frequency levels remain...

BY  · JULY 6, 2015

Mushrooms live around dead trees and help decompose plant matter. Portobella mushrooms measure up to 6 inches, in diameter; they have brown caps, thick white stem with meaty texture and flavor. Sauté made out...

BY  ·JULY 3, 2015

This Asian squash is light green, long bottle shaped with spongy flesh is a very common vegetable in India. It is called ‘Ghiya’ ‘Lauki’ or ‘Doodhi in Hindi, 'Sorakaya' in Telugu. Botanical name is...

BY  · JULY 3, 2015

Nothing pleases me more than receiving a photograph of fruit and vegetable harvest from a friend that said ' You are my inspiration'. Image credit: Rama Yarlagadda.   All natural, chemical-free, mostly heirloom. It...

BY  · JULY 3, 2015

Soaked almonds make a wonderful quick delicious and nutritious snack.   Reasons why you should soak almonds before eating them: First and foremost soaked almonds are much tastier than unsoaked nuts without their natural...

BY  · JULY 3, 2015

Do not waste cantaloupe or any melon seeds. They are precious!!! Not just the seeds, even netting and ‘meat’ around the seeds is a good source of both insoluble and soluble fiber, which slows...

BY  ·JULY 3, 2015

Nuts are ‘Nature’s vitamin pills’. Nuts are packed with several health promoting vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. How many nuts to consume daily: FDA recommends a handful (1.5 oz. or 45 grams) of mixed...

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

You are probably unaware of this nutritious and delicious weed sitting right in your backyard, which was one of Mahatma Gandhi’s favorite foods. This succulent herb Purslane is a welcome weed in many gardens....

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

Edible part of Celery is crisp stalk. Leaves have strong flavor and not used very often. Non-starch polysaccharides in Celery contain pectin and several anti-inflammatory substances and antioxidants. Most of the precious antioxidants in...

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

Sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse you can grow indoors all yearlong. There are many different grains, legumes and seeds you can use for sprouting. Common ones are beans, peas, mung beans, buckwheat, hulless barley,...

BY  ·JULY 2, 2015

If your child is drooling or chewing on solid objects or cranky more often, you know the child needs help. Here are few tips to ease the pain of teething for these little ones....

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

Parenting technique : Raising a Veggie lover child. It is not easy to sell veggies and healthy food with rules. Here are few tips and tricks to help parents struggling to make their kids...

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

Buddhist monks have known for many years that meditation can alleviate stress, boosts emotional wellbeing, and maintain relaxation.  It doesn’t matter which method you choose, either transcendental meditation, Chakra, Zen, Buddhist meditation, Qigong visualization,...

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

'Finish Broccoli on your plate!' This is not just a mom's scream; researchers are saying that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli help you get the carcinogenic toxins like benzene and acrolein out of your...

BY  ·JULY 2, 2015

These are also called green onions, spring onions, or green shallots. They add flavor and crunch to dishes. The young hollow green leaves of onion plant, before the onion bulb is fully developed are...

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

We all know that vegetables and fruits are an integral part of our diet, but how do we make sure that they are free from bacteria and pesticides? Here are few suggestions on home...

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

Are you afraid of eating Mother Nature’s finest, like many others? Read more to know what you can do to cut down pesticide intake.   We all know that eating variety of vegetables and...

BY  ·JULY 1, 2015

Have you been feeling tired lately? or diagnosed with anemia? Make sure you replenish your iron stores in the right way. Is there something beyond diet that you need to know to treat your...

BY  · JULY 2, 2015

It is grilling time!!!  Don’t keep the barbecue going all summer long. Cooking meat at high temperature produces toxins called Heterocyclic amines which are linked to some cancers (1). Image credit: Janet Beasley/Flickr  ...

BY  · JUNE 24, 2015

Greens are not only planet friendly foods, but are waistline friendly foods as well. They are practically a staple food for almost all health and weight conscious people. Green leaves are recognized as the...

BY  · MARCH 26, 2015

What is Swine Flu? Swine flu is a type of flu virus caused by several different influenza sub types. Most common is H1N1 type. Rare types are H3N2, H3N1, H2N1. In March 2009, an...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

How is soap made? Soap is made by mixing oil(vegetable or nonvegetable) with Lye which is an alkali. Alkaline ingredients in the soap disrupts skin’s acid mantle. How does it work? Soap cleans your...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Indian gooseberry(Phyllantus emblica) is one of the new superfruits. It is also called Nellikai or usirikai. In Andhra Pradesh it is also called konda usirikai. This is not to be confused with another kind...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The raw mango is widely consumed throughout India. Some of them have sharp sour taste and some have sweetish sour taste. Mango is called ‘King of Asian Fruits’, it is one of the few...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

To produce agave nectar, agave plants in Mexico, Tequiliana plants’ core is cut off and juice is then heated to separate complex components to simple sugars and then concentrated to syrupy liquid. The syrup...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

This is native to Southeast Asia. It is an enormous fruit, prickly on the outside, is called ‘Katahal’ in Hindi and ‘Panasa’ in Telugu. This is the largest tree-borne fruit, grows up to 80...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Guava is an evergreen shrub.This is a nutrient rich, tropical fruit. This can fit into ‘superfruit’ category. I live in Boston, I have this as indoor plant(see in the picture above). How to eat...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The raw mango is widely consumed throughout India. Some of them have sharp sour taste and some have sweetish sour taste. Mango is called ‘King of Asian Fruits’, it is one of the few...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Citrus skins had been used as ancient herbal remedies. As per this study Citrus peels contains polymethylated flavones, which help prevent diabetes. The study is published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Avocado is an excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acids. ‘Avocado is fattening’ is just a myth. Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. They also act...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Very few of us can resist sweet foods. Nowadays many people are using artificial sweeteners more than sugar. Did you know……. – Almost all the sugar substitutes lack long term studies. – Most of...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Did you know? 60-70% of our body is water. We constantly lose water through breath, perspiration, urine and bowl movements. This needs to be replaced, otherwise our body will not be able to excrete...

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Why is Sunshine so essential to our body?   Many studies showed recently that cancer risk, osteoporosis, heart disease, multiple sclerosis are significantly increased with lack of vitamin D. Studies link more than 18...

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Ancient secret – no oil cooking! The utensils you cook are very important. Even if you buy healthy produce, if you are not cooking in proper cookware, you may be absorbing toxins with nutrients....

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Nuts are ‘Nature’s Vitamin Pills’. Enrich your diet with nuts.These crunchy snacks are delicious, packed with energy, have numerous health promoting antioxidants, soluble fiber, minerals and vitamins that are essential for robust health....

BY  · JUNE 6, 2020

Do the zinc lozenges work? Scientific literature says they shorten the duration of common cold by up to 42% and also

BY  ·FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Gandhi’s salt March 1930   What is Salt? – Salt, is a mineral that is composed primarily of Sodium Chloride, normally obtained from sea water or rock deposits. It is essential for human...

Sea plants — gifts from the sea! Sea vegetables come in green, brown, red and blue-green algae. These are one of the best known sources of natural iodine and other trace minerals. Seaweeds are...

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